=== Popups by OptinMonster - Best WordPress Lead Generation Plugin === Contributors: optinmonster, griffinjt, smub Tags: wordpress popup, popup, lightbox popup, mailchimp, aweber, campaign monitor, constant contact, exit-intent, madmimi, infusionsoft, getresponse, hubspot, marketo, activecampaign, pardot, totalsend, emma, icontact, mailerlite, mailpoet, google analytics, pop over, optin forms, email list, subscribers, wordpress popup form, lightbox, wordpress popups, popups, lightbox popups, optin form, wordpress optin form, sidebar optin form, sidebar optin, sidebar form, wordpress overlay popup, wordpress popup plugin, popup plugin, wordpress lightbox optin, wordpress lightbox optin form, after post optin form, wordpress after post optin form, after post optin form plugin, lightbox popup plugin, wordpress popup solution, exit intent, exit-intent, optinmonster, optin monster, optin-monster, mobile popup, mobile popups, mobile optin forms, mobile optins, lightbox optins, wordpress mobile popup, wordpress mobile popups, wordpress mobile optin forms, wordpress lightbox optins, lead gen, lead generation, wordpress lead generation, lead generation wordpress, wordpress lead gen, fullscreen, welcome gate, interstitial Requires at least: 3.5.1 Tested up to: 4.8.1 Stable tag: 1.2.2 License: GNU General Public License v2.0 or later OptinMonster helps you grow your email list by converting visitors into subscribers and customers. Get more email subscribers now! == Description == = WordPress Popup Plugin = Did you know that over 70% of website visitors who leave your website will never return? Why? Because most people find your blog, read, and leave (that's just a natural pattern). Wouldn't it be nice if you can convert some of those people to subscribe to your blog? That's where OptinMonster can help. OptinMonster helps you grow your email list and get more subscribers with popup and other types of high converting optin forms. > OptinMonster App
> OptinMonster is a standalone application that integrates with all web platforms including WordPress. You must have an OptinMonster account in order to take advantage of this plugin. Click here to create your account. OptinMonster comes with an easy to use form builder that allows you to create beautiful optin forms that are proven to convert. You can create various type of optins including WordPress popup forms, floating header and footer bars, slide-ins also known as scroll triggered boxes, sidebar forms, after post forms, in-line forms, mobile-specific forms, welcome gates and more. Using OptinMonster forms combined with our exit-intent technology, page-level targeting, and behavior automation, users have seen an instant boost in conversion rate, _even upwards of 785%!_ Let's take a look at how OptinMonster can help you get more email subscribers. > OptinMonster App
> OptinMonster is a standalone application that integrates with all web platforms including WordPress. You must have an OptinMonster account in order to take advantage of this plugin. Click here to create your account. = OptinMonster Builder + Optin Forms Templates = OptinMonster allows you to build high converting opt-in forms in minutes, not hours! You can choose from 8 different type of optins including: popup forms, floating bars, slide-ins, sidebar forms, after-post forms, in-line forms, mobile-only popup forms, and Canvas. All of our templates are 100% responsive and mobile friendly. = Easy Integration with All Email Marketing Services = We started with the goal to make the most beginner friendly lead generation plugin. That's why OptinMonster works out of the box with all popular email marketing service providers including but not limited to: MailChimp, AWeber, Infusionsoft, GetResponse, ConstantContact, CampaignMonitor, Hubspot, Marketo, ActiveCampaign, Pardot, TotalSend, Emma, iContact, MailerLite, Customer.io, MailPoet, and FeedBlitz. You can also use custom HTML forms as well as use shortcodes to add other form plugins such as Gravity Forms, Ninja Forms, etc. = Powerful Exit-Intent® Technology = OptinMonster is among the pioneers of exit-intent technology. It helps you track user's mouse behavior and prompt them with a targeted message at the precise moment they are about to leave. This allows you to re-engage the visitor and encourage them to subscribe. Exit-intent is proven to increase conversions. We used it on our site, WPBeginner, and increased conversions by over 600%. But don't just take our word. See what one of the experts are saying: > In only 7 months, we added more than 95,000 names to our email list using OptinMonster's Exit Intent™ technology. We strongly recommend it!
> Michael Stelzner - Founder of Social Media Examiner = Advanced Page Level Targeting and Behavior Personalization = Have you ever wondered what if you created a highly targeted message based on the specific page, traffic referral source, category or tag of your site? How would that impact your conversions? Well, we have tested it, and it works wonders. We liked the results so much that we built-it into OptinMonster. OptinMonster's page level targeting module allows you to display unique offers and campaigns based on visitor's location and interaction on your website. This allows you to segment your email list and group your subscribers based on their interest and interaction with your website. Segmentation allows you to send relevant emails to your subscribers which results in higher open rates, higher click through rate, increased sales, greater revenue, greater customer retention, and lower unsubscribe rate. Read how this helped one of our users: > OptinMonster played a critical role in increasing my email optin conversion rate by 469%. In real numbers, that is the difference between $7,765 and $47,748 per month in revenue.
> Matthew Woodward - Professional Blogger and SEO Expert = Easy to Use A/B Split Testing = A/B testing is one of the most desired features, but normally it is extremely hard to setup for beginners. Well, we changed that. OptinMonster's easy A/B split testing module helps you eliminate the guess work and make data-driven decisions on what works best. You can try different content, headlines, layouts, styles, and opt-in triggers, to see what converts best. > Using OptinMonster we got a 300% improvement on our email conversion rates which translated into significant revenue. We have tried many similar lead generation plugins and nothing can compete with OptinMonster.
> Ian Cleary - Founder of RazorSocial = Detailed Conversion Analytics = Most people don't know what to do with analytics because they don't understand them. OptinMonster's conversion analytics is easy to understand and give you the stats that matter, so you can take action to improve your lead-generation strategy. = MonsterLinks™ - 2 Step Opt-in Technology = MonsterLinks allow you to turn any link or image into a 2-step opt-in process which is proven to boost conversions by as much as 785%. Marketers use it to offer content upgrades and then use OptinMonster's success redirect feature for lead-magnet delivery. = Full Features List = * High converting template library (100% responsive mobile-friendly). * 8 different types of optin forms. * Powerful page level targeting to build a hyper-segmented email list. * Custom user-centric output settings to target visitors, logged-in users or a mixture of both. * Category, tag and custom taxonomy output controls for robust campaign segmenting. * Custom analytics with Google Analytics to tell you which campaigns are converting the best. * Our signature Exit Intent™ technology to convert abandoning website visitors into subscribers and customers. * Powerful A/B testing that helps you eliminate guess work and make data driven decisions on what works best. * MonsterLinks™ 2-step optin technology **which is proven to boost conversions by as much as 785%!** * Mobile specific popup forms that are specifically targeted towards mobile visitors. * Scroll triggered popup and optin forms for enhanced conversion rates. * Timed popup forms - display opt-ins after a certain time or on second pageview. * Canvas popup forms - use Canvas to add facebook like box, WooCommerce products, or anything else that you like. * MonsterEffects™ technology for eye-catching popup animations. * Success messages and redirects * Easy integration with over 19 different email marketing service providers = Credits = This plugin is created by Thomas Griffin and Syed Balkhi. = What's Next = If you like this plugin, then consider checking out our other projects: * Envira Gallery - Responsive WordPress Gallery Plugin * WPForms - Best WordPress Contact Form Plugin * MonsterInsights - Best Google Analytics Plugin for WordPress Visit WPBeginner to learn from our WordPress Tutorials and find out about other best WordPress plugins. = Press & Brand Assets = If you are interested in writing about OptinMonster, then we have have prepared a Press & Brand Assets page where you can download our logo, screenshots, and other relevant assets. When mentioning OptinMonster please know that OptinMonster is one word with a Capital O and M. Please avoid using any variations like: Optinmonster, optinmonster, or worst Optin monster. OptinMonster® and Exit-Intent® are registered trademarks of Retyp, LLC. == Installation == 1. Install OptinMonster either via the WordPress.org plugin repository or by uploading the files to your server. 2. Activate OptinMonster. 3. Navigate to the OptinMonster tab at the bottom of your admin menu and enter your OptinMonster API Username and API Key to connect your OptinMonster account to your WordPress site. 4. Click on the Optins tab and configure the output settings for each optin campaign you have created in your OptinMonster account. == Frequently Asked Questions == = I downloaded this plugin but don't have an OptinMonster account. How can I get one? = You can sign up for an OptinMonster account by visiting our Pricing page and choosing the account that best suits your needs. == Screenshots == == Notes == OptinMonster is the best WordPress lead generation and WordPress popup plugin solution on the market. No other WordPress popup plugin or WordPress optin form solution compares to OptinMonster and features it offers. = Testimonial = > OptinMonster is unlike most plugins. Most plugins cost you money. OptinMonster makes you money. Most barely get updated - OptinMonster just keeps getting better.
> Chris Lema - CTO Crowd Favorite == Changelog == = 1.2.2 = * Updated API calls to always be done over HTTPS. * Updated error responses from the OptinMonster API to be more informative. = 1.2.1 = * Added additional checks during save routines for user capabilities. = 1.2.0 = * Added additional support for WooCommerce display settings. * Updated language for legacy migrations. * Fixed a multisite activation issue. = 1.1.9 = * Updated version numbers to prevent possible asset caching errors. = 1.1.8 = * Fixed possible undefined errors for API credentials. = 1.1.7 = * Updated the API script domain for adblock. * Added new authentication method for the new OptinMonster REST API. = 1.1.6.2 = * Fixed undefined index errors when API responses returned an error. = 1.1.6.1 = * General plugin enhancements and bug fixes. = 1.1.6 = * Compatibility updates for WordPress 4.7. = 1.1.5.9 = * Added the async attribute to the OptinMonster API script output for improved performance. * Fixed a bug that caused the debugging report to not properly grab shortcodes. * Added helper to remove faulty admin scripts from the OptinMonster settings area that would cause things to fail in some cases. = 1.1.5.8 = * Fixed bug that caused the MailPoet integration to fail in some scenarios. = 1.1.5.7 = * Improved checks for when to output and localize the OptinMonster API script. = 1.1.5.6 = * Fixed bug that caused people to have to define two constants to set the OptinMonster license key in config files. = 1.1.5.5 = * Fixed bug that redirected people already using the plugin to the Welcome screen on update. = 1.1.5.4 = * Fixed bug that caused issues with viewing the Welcome screen. = 1.1.5.3 = * Fixed issue with notices appearing oddly on OM screens. * Updated support video. = 1.1.5.2 = * Fixed bug with post category selections causing campaigns to load globally. = 1.1.5.1 = * Improved welcome screen for new installs. * Bug fixes and enhancements. = 1.1.5 = * Campaigns will now load on the archive pages of individual taxonomies (if selected) by default. * Clarified language regarding how the "load exclusively on" and "never load optin on" settings work. * Removed after post optins from RSS feeds. * Removed the test mode setting in favor of using the "show only to logged-in users" setting for testing campaign output. * When going live, campaigns will load globally by default unless other advanced output settings are specified. * Automatically adding an after post optin after a post is now checked on by default for new after post campaigns. * Added a new "Support" tab with a helpful video, links to documentation and ability to send support details when submitting a ticket. * Migration tab is now only shown if the old plugin exists on the site. * Added helpful tooltips in various areas of the admin. * Moved all advanced output rules into a toggle field to make working with output settings easier. * Fixed the clear local cookies function (it actually works now!). * Removed the confusing Delete button - campaigns should be deleted from the app. * Added an inline shortcode "copy to clipboard" button for after post campaigns. * Improved shortcode processing - it is now automated (no longer need to enter in a setting) and supports non self-closing shortcodes! * Improved individual campaign action links by always making them visible. = 1.1.4.7 = * Updated compatibility for WordPress 4.6. = 1.1.4.6 = * Removed shortcode ajax method that could possibly be exploited by other plugins to run malicious shortcode. = 1.1.4.5 = * Added new feature to allow reviews to be given for OptinMonster. = 1.1.4.4 = * Allow API credentials to be force resaved to clean out stale messages about accounts being expired or invalid. = 1.1.4.3 = * Fixed API script getting cached by CloudFlare Rocket Loader. * Fixed omhide=true conflicting with MonsterLinks in some cases. * Fixed pre 4.1 installs getting incorrect API ID. * Updated Readme so OptinMonster App and account requirement is clearly stated. = 1.1.4.2 = * Added Welcome page on first install. * Updated error messages. * Updated debug code for better error handling. = 1.1.4.1 = * Added No-Cache headers on API requests. = 1.1.4 = * Fixed bug with adblock. * Added new API script with easier updates. = 1.1.3.9 = * Fixed conflict with jQuery and Modernizr when the optin object was not set properly. = 1.1.3.8 = * Fixed bug with canvas slide-in not being able to be closed. = 1.1.3.7 = * Fixed issue with contact forms not displaying properly in optins. See this doc on how to update shortcode support in your optins. = 1.1.3.6 = * Fixed possible issue with sending empty names that caused bugs with provider integrations. = 1.1.3.5 = * Fixed JS error with analytics if GA was not yet defined. = 1.1.3.4 = * Fixed bug with analytics tracking causing user sessions to be skewed. * Fixed bug with fullscreen optins and mobile optins conflicting. * Mobile optins now work for both mobile and tablet devices. Desktop optins work exclusively for desktop. * Various bug fixes and improvements. = 1.1.3.3 = * Fixed bug where fullscreen wouldn't work on mobile if exit intent setting was checked. * Fixed bug with analytics not tracking if multiple spaces were contained in a campaign name. * Fixed bug with clearing local cookies not working in some instances. = 1.1.3.2 = * Fixed bug where shortcode would not parse for optins inserted via widget, shortcode or template tag. * Fixed bug where Mailpoet helper would not output for optins inserted via widget, shortcode or template tag. = 1.1.3.1 = * Fixed issues revolving around split tests not loading properly for mobile devices. = 1.1.3 = * Fixed bug with freezing and not working in IE10/11. = 1.1.2.7 = * Fixed erroneous alert on screen. = 1.1.2.6 = * Fixed bug with lightbox and mobile optins in API script. = 1.1.2.5 = * Fixed bug with GA not tracking data. * Added 13 new mobile themes! = 1.1.2.4 = * Fixed bug with cookies and split tests. * Fixed bug with allowing split tests to be made primary. = 1.1.2.3 = * Added support for a new optin type - fullscreen optins! * Fixed a bug with embedded HubSpot forms. * Fixed bug where dropdown options would not show on Safari for post targeting. = 1.1.2.2 = * Fixed issue with API script not grabbing checkbox and radio fields properly inside an optin. = 1.1.2.1 = * Fixed issue for defining API url with function before filters can be applied to it. = 1.1.2 = * Fixed display error when multiple taxonomy terms were selected for an optin. * Added selection of scheduled posts in optin output settings. = 1.1.1 = * Added option to move floating bar to top of the page. No custom CSS needed! * Added option for a privacy statement below optin form. * Added option to exclude by page slug * Shortcode parsing now available for all optin types. * Various bug fixes = 1.1.0.5 = * Added ability to pause parent campaigns from the app. = 1.1.0.4 = * Fixed bug that caused paused split tests to continue to run. * Fixed bug with passing optin data to a redirect URL with query args. * Added ability to submit lightbox optin forms with the enter button. = 1.1.0.3 = * Fixed bug that caused site verification to fail. = 1.1.0.2 = * Added support for assigning multiple domains to a single optin. * Added unique optin slug on Overview screen to make life easier. = 1.1.0.1 = * Fixed fixed bug with bounce rate in GA. = 1.1.0 = * Fixed focus bug. = 1.0.0.9 = * Fixed analytics bug that caused bounce rates to go whacky in GA. * Fixed "powered by" link placement when using display effects. * Added focus effect for input fields when an optin is loaded. = 1.0.0.8 = * Clear out global cookie when clearing local cookies. * Fixed bug with not loading in IE7-9. * Fixed bug with placeholder shims not working in IE7-9. * Fixed bug with GA clashes when using multiple tracking scripts on a page. = 1.0.0.7 = * Fixed bug with possible duplicate submissions in some configurations. * Added enhanced conversion tracking with GA. = 1.0.0.6 = * Added a dedicated edit output settings link for each optin. = 1.0.0.5 = * Fixed bug with passing lead data to redirect URLs. * Added improved UX by being able to create and edit optins from the plugin itself. = 1.0.0.4 = * Fixed another error with plugin update deploy. = 1.0.0.3 = * Fixed error with deploy. = 1.0.0.2 = * Fixed bug with API script. = 1.0.0.1 = * The "Go Live" link now enables an optin and sets the global/automatic loading setting as well. * Fixed bug with not being able to uncheck clearing local cookies on optin save. * Added extra XSS security checks with `esc_url_raw`. * Added version number beside plugin header title for easy version checking. = 1.0.0 = * Fixed bug with exclusive/never settings not showing previously selected pages. * Fixed bug with API script and loading social services for specific popup types. * Removed unused updater class reference and code. = 0.9.9 = * Fix error with loading old API script. = 0.9.8 = * Initial release.